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1. Starch (Complex Carbohydrate) is broken down by the body into sugars that can be used by the body.
2. Glucose (Complex Carbohydrate) can be broken down to provide a quick source of glucose.
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∙ 9y agoThe function of complex carbohydrates is to provide energy and other nutrients for the body. Examples of food made up of complex carbohydrates are starch, bread and pasta.
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How does amylase function in the breakdown of complex carbohydrates?
Pancreatic amylase breaks down carbohydrates in the pancreas by chemically destroying the molecules.
Two types of carbohydrates are?
The two types of carbohydrates are simple and complex. Simple carbohydrates are referred to as fast-acting carbohydrates. Sugars are considered simple carbohydrates. Starches are considered complex carbohydrates.
What are the monomers of complex carbohydrates?
the monomers of complex carbohydrates, or polysaccharides such as glycogen, starch, and cellulose are monosaccharides such as glucose.
Complex sugars are called what?
Complex sugars or starches are called polysaccharides.
What nutrients are produced when complex carbohydrates are split into simple ones?
Complex carbohydrates (Polysaccharides) are polymers and are made up of many monosaccharides joined together.
What are proteins and complex carbohydrates?
Which of the following is a function that differentiates a protein from a carbohydrate
How does amylase function in the breakdown of complex carbohydrates?
Pancreatic amylase breaks down carbohydrates in the pancreas by chemically destroying the molecules.
Function of the fruit?
Fruits provide the body with complex carbohydrates and essential vitamins and minerals.
What are complex carbohydrates broken down into?
Complex carbohydrates are broken down into simple carbohydrates -- also known as sugar.
Are steriods complex carbohydrates?
Steroids are not carbohydrates.
Two types of carbohydrates are?
The two types of carbohydrates are simple and complex. Simple carbohydrates are referred to as fast-acting carbohydrates. Sugars are considered simple carbohydrates. Starches are considered complex carbohydrates.
What are the monomers of complex carbohydrates?
the monomers of complex carbohydrates, or polysaccharides such as glycogen, starch, and cellulose are monosaccharides such as glucose.
Complex sugars are called what?
Complex sugars or starches are called polysaccharides.
What is not one of the complex carbohydrates?
No
What are the two types of DIETARY complex carbohydrates?
The two types of dietary complex carbohydrates are dietary fiber and starch.
Why are starches called complex carbohydrats?
Complex Carbohydrates is the nutritionist way of saying starches and starches is the scientific/chef way of saying Complex Carbohydrates.
What is the difference simple and complex carbohydrates?
Simple carbohydrates are the monosaccharides such as glucose and fructose, and the disaccharides such as sucrose, or table sugar. Complex carbohydrates are the polysaccharides, such as starch and glycogen, which are composed of thousands of glucose molecules chemically combined.
